1. Support for production of books/materials to preserve Alberta’s heritage: Heritage Preservation Partnership Program (HPPP). Deadline: First working day of September 2020:  https://www.alberta.ca/publication-grants.aspx#toc-3
2. Provide matching grants for initiatives that interpret or promote awareness of Alberta’s heritage: Heritage Awareness Grants. Deadline: first working day of September. https://www.alberta.ca/heritage-awareness-grants.aspx
3. Grant awards: The Chemical Institute of Canada (CIC) awards 2021. Nomination is extended until September 1st, 2020. https://www.cheminst.ca/recognition/cic-awards/
4. Supports development of individual Alberta artists: Artist Manager Program. Deadline: September 1/20. https://www.affta.ab.ca/funding/find-funding/artist-manager-program-funding
5. Supports music projects: Music Individual Project Funding.Deadline: September 1/20. https://www.affta.ab.ca/funding/find-funding/music-individual-project-funding
6. Funding for a specific dance project up to $15,000: Dance Individual Project Funding. Deadline: September 1, 2020. https://www.affta.ab.ca/funding/find-funding/dance-individual-project-funding
7. Provides up to $15,000 for one three-month residency (April 1 – June 30) per year at the International Studio & Curatorial Program in Brooklyn, New York: ISCP Residency in New York Funding Deadline: September 1, 2020. https://www.affta.ab.ca/funding/find-funding/iscp-residency-new-york-funding
8. Support the development of an individual Indigenous artist, arts administrators, or an ensemble of artists: Indigenous Arts Individual Project Funding. Deadline: September 1, 2020. https://www.affta.ab.ca/funding/find-funding/indigenous-arts-individual-project-funding
9. Micro-grants to youth-led and youth-targeted environmental projects: Emerald Educational Engagement Grant (EEEG) program. The program will reopen in early fall 2020. Stay tuned! https://emeraldfoundation.ca/eeeg/
10. Agricultural Excellence Conference (AgEx) brings  farm management enthusiasts together to build their business acumen. Registration Date: Early September. http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1102176387223&ca=9522339f-65a6-449a-a16f-a0a7ab5d9628
11. Discover by Platform Calgary empowers you to understand how to engage with customers, how to test your product ideas, and how to measure the results. Date: Sep 2, 2020, 11:00 PM; Sep 24, 2020. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/discover-tickets-116629328461
12. Eurostars – Call for innovative R&D-performing SMEs projects. Deadline: September 3, 2020. https://nrc.canada.ca/en/irap/about/international/index.html?action=view&id=71
13. Transform our industry and help realize Canada’s agrifood potential through Protein Industries Canada’s. Deadline: September 4, 2020. https://www.proteinindustriescanada.ca/capacity-building
14. Community Project Grants are designed to provide assistance—up to 75 percent of an applicant’s eligible expenses, to a maximum of $25,000— to non-profit organizations. Deadline: September 4, 2020. https://edmontonheritage.ca/wp-content/uploads/EHC_GrantForms_CommProjectGuidelines_2020.pdf
15. The Eureka Cluster programme on software innovation will open its seventh ITEA 3 Call for project proposals. Date: September 7-11., 2020. https://nrc.canada.ca/en/irap/about/international/index.html?action=view&id=69
16. Supports the effort to transition transportation to lower-carbon options: Zero-Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative. Deadline: September 8, 2020. https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy-efficiency/energy-efficiency-transportation/electric-alternative-fuel-infras/zero-emission-vehicle-awareness-initiative/22209
17. Be recognized by contributing your expertise to industry standards. Upcoming consultation date: September 8, and September 23. https://www.biotalent.ca/competencies-for-the-bio-economy/
18. StartUp Canada is asking entrepreneurs to pitch their business through online video submissions along with their CXC 2020 Application. Deadline: September 9, 2020. https://www.startupcan.ca/cxc/pitch-guide-cxc/
19. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is seeking innovative pest management solutions for quarantine and pre-shipment uses. Deadline: September 9, 2020. https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/101.nsf/eng/00115.html
20. Grant Event: In partnership with Silicon Valley Bank, we’re gathering a lineup of top-tier VCs from across the globe to spill their secrets for a successful fundraising. Date: September 10, 2020. https://jlabssvbpitch.splashthat.com/t
21. Grant Event: Dr. Michael Brownbridge of BioWorks will be the speaker in a webinar “Taking on pests and diseases in cannabis”. Date: September 11, 2020. https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7657186300023337744
22. The Museums Assistance Program (MAP) – COVID-19 Emergency Support Fund for Heritage Organizations provides financial assistance under these exceptional circumstances. Deadline: September 11, 2020. https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/museums-assistance/covid-emergency-fund-heritage.html
23. Any innovative ideas for reductions in methane emissions? Apply for OGCI Climate Investments. Deadline September 14, 2020. https://oilandgasclimateinitiative.com/investment-call/
24. Develop smart technology or generate knowledge for Alberta’s agri-food commodities: Smart Agriculture and Food Digitization and Automation Challenge. Deadline: September 14, 2020. https://albertainnovates.ca/programs/smart-agriculture-and-food-innovation/smart-agriculture-and-food-digitization-and-automation-challenge/
25. The Alberta LEANSTACK Accelerator Program is a four-month program presented by Alberta Innovates. Deadline: September 14, 2020. https://albertainnovates.ca/programs/leanstack-accelerator-program/
26. Life Sciences Fellowship: A full-time, two-year program that provides experiential learning in research and development (R&D). Deadline: September 15, 2020. https://innovatecalgary.com/life-sciences-fellowship/
27. A call for proposals process under AgriCompetitiveness Program. Deadline: September 15, 2020. https://www.agr.gc.ca/eng/agricultural-programs-and-services/agricompetitiveness-program/?id=1517335776475
28. Support economic recovery and build social connections: Community Initiatives Program Project-Based grant stream. Deadline: September 15, 2020. https://www.alberta.ca/cip-project-based-grant.aspx
29. Grant event: Join Alberta Innovates and SHEInnovates on September 15, 2020. https://inventurescanada.com/
30. Nominations are open for the Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards. Deadline: September 15, 2020. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=72993B4BD5264-BEA2-F392-C3EED895858BCAFD
31. Grant Event: Join Alberta Innovates and SHEInnovates Alberta Chapter as we bring women to the center stage on the Inventures Unbound platform. Date: September 15, 2020. https://inventurescanada.com/buy-tickets/
32. Grant event: Oil Sands Conference & Trade Show with event’s them “Technology Changes Everything” Date: September 16 – 17, 2020. https://oilsandstradeshow.com/
33. Grant Event: The Calgary’s Resilient Business Awards Gala. Date: September 24, 2020. https://tockify.com/calgarychamber/detail/36/1600988400000
34. Funding to college and university faculty members to support technological research and development projects: Idea to Innovation (I2I) grants. Deadline: September 28, 2020. https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Professors-Professeurs/RPP-PP/I2I-INNOV_eng.asp
35. Support significant research infrastructure to the existing applied research and technology development: College-Industry Innovation (CII) stream. Deadline: September 22, 2020. https://www.alberta.ca/college-industry-innovation-grant.aspx
36. One-time $600 payment for persons with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Deadline: September 25, 2020. https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/covid19-emergency-benefits/one-time-payment-persons-disabilities.html
37. Virtual Grant Event: UP is a moment where the top VCs & angels + Prairie ex-pats & tech leaders come together. Date: September 29, 2020. https://www.unitingtheprairies.com/
38. Grant Event: Alberta IoT bring together key decision makers and subject matter experts in the agriculture sector. Date: September 29th, 2020 at 2:00 pm. https://www.proteinindustriescanada.ca/events/iot-transforming-the-future-of-agriculture-presented-by-alberta-iot
39. A $77.5 million Emergency Processing Fund to help food producers amidst COVID-19 pressures. Deadline: September 30, 2020. https://www.agr.gc.ca/eng/agricultural-programs-and-services/emergency-processing-fund/?id=1591291974693
40. Assistance for Tourism Operators: The Cooperative Investment Program. Deadline: September 30, 2020. https://industry.travelalberta.com/programs-tools/coop-investment
41. Need funding for recurring festivals? Apply for Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage – Local Festivals component. Deadline: September 30 (for festivals starting between July 1 and August 31). https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/building-communities/festivals.html
42. Agricultural Clean Technology (ACT) Program. Deadline: Before September 30, 2020. https://www.agr.gc.ca/eng/agricultural-programs-and-services/agricultural-clean-technology-program/?id=1521202868490
43. Government’s support to online and small venue events held from Sept. 1 to 30 in commemoration of Alberta Culture Days celebrations. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=726166CF5C93A-B570-BBB5-D34BCD3518D9D033
44. Increase export profitability for Canada’s creative industries: Creative Export Canada. New applications will be accepted in the Fall/Winter of 2020-2021. https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/creative-export-canada/application-guidelines.html#a2
45. For recent graduates who want to be entrepreneur: Venture for Canada’s Fellowship Program. Deadline: Applications reopen in the Fall for 2021. https://www.ventureforcanada.ca/programs/fellowship
46. Helps Indigenous community-owned businesses to capitalize on business development opportunities: Aboriginal Business Investment Fund. Deadline: September 30, 2020. https://www.alberta.ca/aboriginal-business-investment-fund.aspx
47. Quality and diversity of the international food industry: SIAL Canada’s 17th Edition. Date: September 29th to October 1st, 2020. https://sialcanada.com/en/
48. Support for Indigenous community-owned economic development projects: Aboriginal Business Investment Fund (ABIF). Deadline: September 30, 2020. https://www.alberta.ca/aboriginal-business-investment-fund.aspx
49. Support for activities of Canadian groups and organizations: Public Outreach component of Arts Across Canada. Deadline: September 30, 2020. https://canadacouncil.ca/funding/grants/arts-across-canada/public-outreach
50. Digital Strategy Fund – Transformation of Organizational Models supports short/long term small-scale activities. Deadline: September 30, 2020. http://canadacouncil.ca/funding/strategic-funds/digital-strategy-fund/transformation-of-organizational-models
51. CanExport Community Investments program provides financial support to communities for their FDI initiatives and activities. Application period for 2021 opens fall 2020. https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/funding-financement/canexport/community-communaute/index.aspx?lang=eng
52. Supporting Psychological Health in First Responders grant program provides funding for first responders. Deadline: September 30, 2020. https://www.alberta.ca/first-responders-mental-health-grants.aspx
53. The Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB) provides financial support to post-secondary students who are unable to find work due to COVID-19. Deadline: Before September 30, 2020. https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/benefits/emergency-student-benefit.html
54. Indigenous Housing Capital Program  is to increase the supply of affordable housing units for Indigenous peoples. Deadline: September 30, 2020. https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/2ee5138b-9c45-487c-bfc0-a20f7e485ea9/resource/3295ac5a-1a31-41ad-806a-e4fed74a57c1/download/sh-indigenous-housing-capital-program-guide-2020-redesign.pdf

OCTOBER

1. Capital infrastructure funding: Municipal Stimulus Program. Deadline: October 1, 2020. https://www.alberta.ca/municipal-stimulus-program.aspx
2. The Alberta Labour and Immigration’s Newcomer Integration unit announced their 2020-2021 grant funding. Deadline: Section 2: October 1, 2020. https://www.alberta.ca/assets/documents/lbr-asip-cfp-application-guidelines.pdf
3. For not-for-profit community organizations that self-create and self-produce performing art productions: Community Performing Arts Organizations Operating Funding. Deadline: October 1, 2020. https://www.affta.ab.ca/funding/find-funding/community-performing-arts-organizations-operating-funding
4. Business Award: The Governor General’s Literary Awards. Nomination Deadline: October 1, 2020. https://canadacouncil.ca/funding/prizes/governor-generals-literary-awards
5. Business Award: The Prix de Rome in Architecture for Emerging Practitioners. Nomination Deadline: October 1, 2020. https://canadacouncil.ca/funding/prizes/prix-de-rome-in-architecture-for-emerging-practitioners
6. Settlement, Integration and Language Projects grants helps fund projects up to $300,000 for newcomers. Deadline: October 1, 2020. https://www.alberta.ca/settlement-integration-language-projects-grants.aspx
7. The Community Improvement Grant provides opportunities for community groups to make enhancements within the City of Grande Prairie. Deadline: October 1 of each year. https://www.cityofgp.com/culture-community/grants-funding-awards/community-improvement-grant-0
8. The Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships program provides funding to the very best postdoctoral applicants. Deadline: October 1, 2020.https://banting.fellowships-bourses.gc.ca/en/app-dem_overview-apercu.html
9. Bill Bowes Volunteer Organization of the Year Award recognizes volunteer organizations or foundations in Grande Prairie. Deadline:  October 1, 2020.. https://www.cityofgp.com/culture-community/grants-funding-awards/bill-bowes-volunteer-organization-year-award
10. The George Repka Outstanding Achievement Award recognizes individuals who have made a major contribution in the areas of recreation, culture, or social services to the community. Deadline. October 1, 2020. https://www.cityofgp.com/culture-community/grants-funding-awards/george-repka-outstanding-achievement-award
11. Applications for the GREEN AWARDS 2021 can be submitted from October. https://greentechfestival.com/awards/
12. Change Capital Project Grants provide funding to heritage organizations – up to $25,000. Deadline: October 2, 2020. https://edmontonheritage.ca/wp-content/uploads/EHC_GrantForms_CCProjectGuidelines_2020.pdf
13. Grant to fund schools’ innovative projects that promote student engagement in social justice activities through the Aspen Foundation. Deadline: October 6, 2020. http://www.afle.ca/applying-for-aspen-grants.html
14. Grant Event: i4 2020 to lead experiential workshops and fascinating conversations with patients, communities and providers. Date: October 6 & 7, 2020. https://mailchi.mp/ahs/i4schedule
15. The Canadian Greenhouse Conference is the ultimate connection point for growers, suppliers and research partners. Date: October 7 & 8, 2020. https://www.canadiangreenhouseconference.com/
16. Business Award: The Brigid Rivoire Award for Champions of Agricultural Mental Health. Nomination Deadline: October 11, 2020. http://www.cfa-fca.ca/programs-and-projects/mentalhealthaward/
17. Connections, content, community! Fresh Summit has everything you’ve come to expect for 70+ years—now online. Date: October 13-15,2020. https://www.pma.com/events/freshsummit/get-involved
18. Business Scale-up and Productivity  offers interest free repayable funding to incorporated businesses. Deadline: October 14, 2020; February 16, 2021. https://www.wd-deo.gc.ca/eng/19762.asp#when
19. Print Awards 2020 Now Open. Deadline: October 16, 2020. https://www.printawards.co/
20. The Canada Graduate Scholarships – Doctoral (CGS D) program, valued at $35,000 per year, is a federal program of scholarships. Deadline: October 17, 2020. https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PG-CS/CGSD-BESCD_eng.asp
21. $1M Challenge aims to reimagine protective face masks used to prevent the spread of COVID-19: XPRIZE Next-Gen Mask Challenge. Deadline: October 22, 2020. https://carbon.xprize.org/challenge/nextgenmask
22. Supporting Canada’s Armed Forces and their immediate families in their pursuit of post-secondary studies in Alberta: The Alex Decoteau Award of Honour. Deadline: October 31, 2020. https://studentaid.alberta.ca/scholarships/alberta-scholarships/alex-decoteau-award-of-honour/
23. Intensive program for early stage technology start-ups: Evolution. Deadline: Apply now for October session. https://www.genesiscentre.ca/evolution
24. Looking for dynamic youth: Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) for Youth Innovation Projects. Deadline: October 30, 2020. https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/enabling-accessibility-fund-youth-innovation.html
25. The Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice Awards (NEOC) recognizes charitable organizations. Deadline: October 31, 2020. https://neoc.ca/neoc-program/3-step-submission-process

NOVEMBER

1. The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship (Vanier CGS) program, valued at $50,000, helps Canadian institutions attract highly qualified doctoral students. Deadline: November 3, 2020. https://vanier.gc.ca/en/home-accueil.html